Rbertalotto wrote:
Almot, you mentioned a $200 solution with 80-100 watts. Can you elaborate on this with a source? You also mentioned the need for 12V for the fridge. Is this 12V needed even when used with propane? (I would imagine it would because the ignigter must be electricity dependent and so must the thermostat?)
100W panel $1458A $52 controllerThe panel is - I think - lower end Chinese brand, nothing extraordinary. Controller is fairly decent.
If you are REALLY scared and want a "kit", here is
100W kit $240. Don't know Phocos controllers, nobody is using them, and 20A is an overkill for 100W panel. They are probably dumping unpopular controllers. Also, in this kit you will - most likely - have to discard Z-brackets, as most people make their own L-brackets, they are easier to work with. The kit comes with cables and free S/H - this is important, very seldom panels are shipped for free. But I would hate to get stuck with a controller that I don't like. Jeez, they even include a controller display, nobody needs a display with 100W system. Must be really unpopular controller.
Shop around. There are many solar stores, but panels can be expensive to ship.
Yes, propane frig needs 12V for valves, thermostat etc. If there is any Dc circuit in there, it draws at least 7 AH a day.
